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Finn: Hello. I'm Finn.

Li: And I'm Li.

Finn: And we're whispering – we're talking very quietly - because we are about to watch an awards ceremony for the best dancer in the UK.

Li: Yes – I think it's going to begin now. Shh.

Awards Host: And the award for best dancer this year goes to… Timmy Tapper!

(Applause)

Timmy Tapper: Erm, thank you!

Awards Host: Timmy, would you like to say a few words?

Timmy Tapper: Yes, erm, thank you… to… everybody! Thanks.

Awards Host: Great. Well thank you Timmy. You've done a fantastic job this year!

Finn: (whispers) Li, what happened? He was like a rabbit in the headlights.

Li: I don't know, he was very nervous. But what did you say, Finn, about rabbits?

Finn: Oh, rabbits, yes. A rabbit in the headlights. It's a phrase used to describe someone who is so nervous that they can't move or speak.

Li: I see. Someone who is too nervous to move or speak. But why does it involve headlights – the lights at the front of a car?

Finn: Well if you think about if you are driving a car at night and you have your headlights on. Suddenly, a rabbit appears in the middle of the road. But it is too scared by the car driving towards for it to run away. It's a rabbit in the headlights.

Li: That's a rabbit in the headlights. Oh, Finn, I think Timmy Tapper wants to say something.

Finn: Oh yes.

Timmy Tapper: Oh, sorry. Can I just say one more thing?

Awards Host: Sure, go ahead, Timmy!

(Timmy starts tap dancing)

Awards Host: Well, isn't that amazing!

Li: Ha ha. I think Timmy was nervous speaking in front of everyone here just now, but now he's happy to express himself through tap dancing!

Finn: He looks very happy doesn't he? And while Timmy dances, I have some advice for everyone. If you want to speak confident English, and not be like a rabbit in the headlights, why not visit our website explore our free English learning materials?

Li: bbclearningenglish.com

Finn: That's it. Bye.

Li: Bye.

(Timmy tap dancing)